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Robinson called up as Maybin lands on DL

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Kaelen JonesMLB.com

ANAHEIM -- The Angels placed outfielder Cameron Maybin on the 10-day disabled list and selected the contract of outfielder Shane Robinson from Triple-A Salt Lake before their series finale against the Nationals on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.

Maybin sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee while sliding feet-first on an attempt to steal during the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday's 4-3 loss. The club said Maybin will miss two to four weeks.

ANAHEIM -- The Angels placed outfielder Cameron Maybin on the 10-day disabled list and selected the contract of outfielder Shane Robinson from Triple-A Salt Lake before their series finale against the Nationals on Wednesday at Angel Stadium.

Maybin sustained a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee while sliding feet-first on an attempt to steal during the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday's 4-3 loss. The club said Maybin will miss two to four weeks.

"You never want to see a teammate go down," said Ben Revere, who replaced Maybin in left field following the injury. "It's tough to see that. Hopefully, he heals quickly. He's definitely one of the main troops for this team."

With Maybin out, manager Mike Scioscia said the club's plan is to platoon Robinson and Revere in left field, but Robinson started in right on Wednesday while Kole Calhoun got a breather.

"Shane is a really good defender," Scioscia said. "[He's] got some experience, and hopefully, he'll make the most of whatever opportunity he gets."

"I'm just here to do anything I can to help the team win," Revere said.